Permits & licensing in Florida local government
What Florida city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
776 Florida meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Florida with the most permits & licensing activity
- Escambia County, FL (70)
- Fort Myers, FL (61)
- Collier County, FL (53)
- Coral Gables, FL (35)
- Tampa, FL (31)
- Clermont, FL (22)
- Ocala, FL (21)
- Deltona, FL (19)
- Sanibel, FL (18)
- Marco Island, FL (16)
- Indian River County, FL (16)
- Atlantic Beach, FL (14)
Latest matching meetings
Landmarks Commission reviews exterior alterations for six historic properties
The Landmarks Preservation Commission will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and historic building approvals. The body is considering requests for exterior repairs, additions, and variances for properties on Worth Ave, Phipps Plz, Dunbar Rd, El Dorado Ln, Brazilian Ave, and Tarpon Isle.
Board to accept compliance affidavits for five properties and review fine reductions
The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will approve the agenda and minutes, conduct a public hearing with speaker swearing‑in, and accept affidavits of compliance for five listed properties. It will also consider second‑order violations that have not been paid and a request to reduce fines, subject to minimum fee rules…
Magistrate will review multiple code violation cases and certify fines
The Code Enforcement Magistrate will consider a series of cases involving solid waste disposal, building permit violations, encroachments, public nuisance, and construction temporary use permits. Each case is identified by an ID, address, and the specific code sections cited. The meeting also includes a certification…
Special Magistrate to hear 36 code enforcement cases
The Special Magistrate is reviewing a series of code enforcement cases involving property violations. The body will address issues ranging from missing construction permits to business tax receipt violations.
Code board to hear 14 cases of unpermitted work, fines
The Collier County Code Enforcement Board will meet on July 23, 2026, to hear and decide multiple cases of alleged code violations, including unpermitted construction, illegal conversions, and nuisance properties. The agenda includes motions for continuances, extensions of compliance deadlines, and imposition of fines…
North Port to hold Code Enforcement Hearing on July 23, 2026
The City of North Port is conducting a hearing to address various code violations. The body will review continued cases and hold first hearings for properties with issues ranging from prohibited parking to unpermitted construction.
Building & Zoning Oversight Committee reviews departmental performance and reports
The committee is meeting to review performance reports and updates from several city departments. The agenda consists of departmental updates and administrative approvals.
Public hearings on code‑enforcement violations for five Longwood properties
The Longwood City Commission will hold a Code Enforcement Hearing on July 23, 2026. The special magistrate will explain the proceedings, witnesses will be sworn in, and the commission will hear public cases involving code violations at five addresses. Violations include lack of permits, swimming‑pool fence issues…
Board to issue compliance orders and fines for numerous code violations
The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will consider and issue orders with compliance deadlines and fines for many respondents cited for permit, exterior surface, unsafe building, and other code violations. It will also review a fine‑reduction request for a graffiti violation and accept several affidavits of compliance…
Special Magistrate hearing addresses multiple code violations
The Town of Loxahatchee Groves Special Magistrate will hear four violation cases on July 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The cases involve alleged violations of vegetation‑removal permits, work without permits, outdoor storage, and prohibited signage at specific properties. The hearing will also set the next hearing date for…
ESC will consider the Landmark Tree Protection Ordinance (Ordinance No. 95‑26‑128)
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review staff recommendations to approve heritage tree designations for 1885 Live Oak Lane and 1800 Sevilla Blvd. It will discuss the semiannual tree permit report, the pending approval of the tree fund budget, and updates on Chapter 23 changes and free arborist day. New…
Contractors Licensing Board to review experience for four applicants
The Board will discuss the resignation and nomination of a Vice Chair and emergency certificates of competency for hurricane preparedness. Members will also review the experience of four applicants for licensing.
Special Magistrate to hear code enforcement appeals and modification requests
The Special Magistrate will review appeals and requests for modification regarding municipal code violations. The meeting includes cases involving building permits, historic district compliance, and property maintenance.
Joint meeting to discuss a license agreement for Founder's Park
The Monroe County School Board and Islamorada Village Council will hold a joint special meeting to discuss a revised license agreement for Founder's Park. The agenda outlines specific sections of the agreement, including renewal options, approved plans, maintenance costs, and termination terms.
Council will consider an Expedited Permitting Ordinance
The Economic Development Council will approve the minutes from its May 19, 2026 meeting, receive reports from Planning and Development Services, industry updates, and the Chamber of Commerce, and hear a presentation on an Expedited Permitting Ordinance. The council will also discuss the agenda for an August special…
Development Review Committee to review road closures for auto auctions
The Development Review Committee will review permits for road closures at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center for Premier Auto Auction events in late 2026 and early 2027. The committee will also approve the minutes from a previous meeting.
City Commission to hear de novo request for bar permit
The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a de novo hearing to consider a Special Use Approval for a large-scale drinking establishment at 221 Martin Luther King Boulevard, NE. The request, Case Number DN-P-26-02-S, was previously reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Special Magistrate to hear code compliance cases on July 16
The Town of Davie Special Magistrate will hold hearings to resolve contested code compliance matters. The session will address various violations including property maintenance, landscaping, and permitting issues.
Code enforcement hearings for building permit violations
The Special Magistrate will hear several new cases regarding required building permits. The agenda also includes a modification case and notes of previously remanded or complied cases.
Code enforcement hearings for building permit violations
The Special Magistrate will hear new cases regarding required building permits. The agenda also includes several cases marked as complied.
Code Enforcement Board to hear multiple cases of unpermitted work and property violations
The Code Enforcement Board will hold a public hearing to address various city code violations. The board is reviewing cases involving unpermitted construction, landscaping failures, and public health hazards.
Code Compliance Board to address property violations and fines
The Biscayne Park Code Compliance Board will meet to discuss orders of enforcement for various property code violations and consider a fine reduction request. The agenda includes multiple items where property owners are cited for issues such as lack of permits, maintenance violations, and noise complaints.
Council to vote on Washington St rezoning, fire fee, public camping ban
The Milton City Council will hold second readings on a rezoning and FLUM change for a parcel on Washington Street, as well as a fire fee assessment and a budget amendment. The council will also introduce a proposed ordinance restricting public camping and sleeping. Other action items include approval of a Stewart…
City Council to hear request for warehouse/office site approval
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a minor site approval for a warehouse and office building at 2611-2623 Guava Drive. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.
Board to review two building code cases at Mission Dr. and Maralyn Ave.
The Building Trades Examining Board will consider approval of minutes from June 25, 2026, and hear two old-business items: a case at 350 Mission Drive (BLD-000025-2026) and one at 817 Maralyn Avenue (BLD-000027-2026). No new business is listed. The meeting includes swearing of staff and public comment opportunities.
Commission to set budget strategy, vote on landmark tree protections
The City Commission will discuss the FY 2026-27 budget strategy and hold public hearings on three ordinances: protecting landmark trees, updating building permit fees, and consolidating parks fees. They will also hear an appeal of an administrative decision about mechanical equipment setbacks at 970 Jasmine Street…
Special Magistrate to consider fines for unpermitted structures at multiple Naples properties
The Collier County Special Magistrate will hold hearings on 13 code enforcement cases involving unpermitted construction, property maintenance violations, and other land use issues. The agenda also includes motions to impose fines and liens on several properties, including a property with extensive unpermitted…
Planning board reviews property permits, renovations, and setback requests
At this meeting, the Planning & Design Board will discuss and act on applications for roof replacements, renovations, driveways, fences, and setbacks across multiple Biscayne Park addresses. These items cover routine property modification requests that require design compliance approval before work begins.
Board to discuss June tree removal permits, board recruitment, arborist recommendation
The Bradenton Tree & Land Preservation Board will discuss June 2026 tree removal permits, consider a letter to City Council for new member recruitment, and review a recommendation letter to City Administration for a Certified Arborist. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and citizen comments.
Board to consider ordinance creating certified recovery residences
The Board will vote on a consent agenda item denying a zoning change for Merritt Bidco SPV, LLC. Public hearings include multiple comprehensive plan amendments and zoning reclassifications, an ordinance to amend Chapter 62 (Land Development Regulations) to add certified recovery residences, and a conditional use…
Code Enforcement Board reviews property violations and fines
The Code Enforcement Board met to review multiple cases regarding construction permit requirements and unsafe structures. The board issued several findings of violation, mandating that owners abate issues by specific deadlines or face daily fines.
Code Enforcement Board to review 66 cases of city code violations
The Code Enforcement Board is meeting to hear new and old business regarding city code violations. The board will review cases involving construction permits, unsafe structures, and property maintenance.
Special Magistrate hearing for property and business code violations
The Special Magistrate will review various code enforcement cases involving residential and commercial properties. These include issues regarding property maintenance, required occupational licenses, and landscaping requirements.
Special Magistrate to hear 40+ code enforcement cases
The Special Magistrate will hear a large docket of code enforcement cases, including expired permits, unpermitted work, business tax receipt violations, and property maintenance issues. No decisions are made at this hearing; it is a proceeding to consider evidence and testimony.
Code board hears appeals on unapproved parking and construction
The Code Enforcement Board will hold evidentiary hearings on multiple violations, including unapproved construction, parking on city right-of-way, and public nuisances. They will also review compliance reports for previously ordered corrective actions. Several cases involve failure to pay civil penalties.
Planning Commission to consider dark sky lighting standards and notification changes
The Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on three items: a conditional use permit for a veterinary clinic (CityVet), a land development code amendment to adopt dark sky outdoor lighting standards, and a separate amendment to increase public hearing notification distance from 150 feet to 450…
Special magistrate hears 14 new cases of unpermitted construction
The Building Safety Inspection Special Magistrate will hear 14 new cases (SM26-021 through SM26-037, with two withdrawn) regarding work done without permits at properties across Oakland Park. The board will also certify compliance on three cases with accrued fines totaling over $125,000 and review two old-business…
Board reviews three historic property renovations and setback variance requests
The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review three Certificates of Appropriateness for residential properties in historic districts. Staff will present recommendations for exterior modifications, including garage additions, room expansions, and window replacements at three specific addresses. The board…
Code Enforcement Board to hear 68 nuisance and permit cases
The Palm Coast Code Enforcement Board will meet to hear 68 cases involving property maintenance, parking violations, and permit issues. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and hear from staff and respondents.
Planning Commission to hear sidewalk cafe alcohol permit, variance denial, alley vacation
The Bradenton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a special use permit for a sidewalk cafe with alcohol sales at 312 12th Street West, a proposed denial of a variance to reduce a side yard setback at 2313 3rd Avenue West, and an ordinance to vacate a platted alley near 9th Street West and…